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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze Cross-section is trapezoidal, with back narrower than front Surface of front is mostly ground, butt is bruised. Back is flaked. No differentiation between butt and blade. Sides taper towards poll. Bevel is continuous with blade. Cutting edge is sharp and curved, chipped.

Provenance Place:
Te Anau, Southland District, South Island, New Zealand

D10.138

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
95 x 35 x 12mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Credit Line
Dr and Mrs Hocken
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D10.138
On Display
No

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